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Profession: Became a director of Kenya Breweries on the death of George Hurst in 1923. His death in 1944 was a grievous loss to EA Breweries. He rendered most valuable service throughout the life of the company.

Married: No

Book Reference: Pembroke, Brewery, Gazette

War Service: S. African Air Force

School: Pembroke House and Charterhouse

General Information:

Pembroke - 'The first Pembrokian killed in action was John Aronson who had gone from Pembroke to Charterhouse. He … was an RAF pilot. (Photo in Pembroke)

Pembroke No. 47, 1929, Box 681, Nairobi.

Gazette 4 July 1944 probate required by Joseph Gustave Aronson

Buried in Malta

Michael Aronson: He was killed in action flying a Spitfire over Anzio in Italy, having joined the S African airforce. He was buried at sea.